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The NNA-CO hosted a series of virtual workshops on science storytelling, culminating in a presentation of stories at the NNA Annual Community Meeting in March 2024. One event focused on helping participants find a compelling “hook” to draw audiences into their stories, with Lianna Nixon guiding attendees through the process of creating “stories that stick” during the July 19 session.
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The NNA-CO hosted a special session with National Science Foundation (NSF) representatives to discuss proposed draft revisions to the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG; NSF 24-1) regarding Tribal engagement when research may impact Tribal interests and resources. NSF Head of Policy Jean Feldman provided an overview of the PAPPG and the revision process, followed by Caroline Blanco, who shared background on the proposed revisions. The session concluded with a Q&A with participants.
The NNA-CO Community Extension Office co-hosted a CPK Day during the Alaska Indigenous Research Program with ANTHC and APU. The morning session featured keynote speakers and CPK practitioners who shared foundational knowledge, framing, and case studies, and the afternoon included “knowledge bundle” sharing and a focus group that provided peer-based feedback on the draft CPK Toolkit and associated course curriculum.
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The NNA-CO hosted its first Greenland researcher and community networking event, bringing together individuals who worked in or were interested in working in Greenland across various research interests and geographic focus areas. The meeting aimed to identify synergies, leverage efforts, and coordinate work, including collaboration around participation in the 2023 Greenland Science Week.
In coordination with StoryCenter, the NNA-CO offered Part 1 of a Storytelling Workshop Series that provided an introduction to storytelling and utilizing story as a method for sharing and communicating science. This webinar focused an introduction to storytelling and ethics of storytelling.